Production Shop Lead
About The Position
Omaha Track Weld is seeking a Shop Lead for its Kansas City Equipment Production Shop. The role involves fabricating, repairing, and servicing rail-welding and other railroad Maintenance of Way equipment. Omaha Track Weld designs and builds equipment used in the production of Continuous Welded Rail and produces and supports a range of heavy industrial equipment. The Shop Lead works alongside and leads the shop team to meet production goals, supports equipment assembly and quality checks, and helps maintain a safe, clean, orderly production area. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: heavy mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or welding.
- Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Valid driver’s license, with no major driving offenses within the last three years.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Dependable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to understand and accurately interpret and follow laws, rules, regulations, and railroad/Omaha Track guidelines.
- Ability to change tasks readily, manage competing demands, prioritize workload and tasks, and take initiative.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a diverse group.
- Ability to meet functional requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, bending, squatting, finger dexterity, and reaching above or below the shoulders.
- Ability to work overtime when demand requires.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or trade education.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside and lead the shop team to accomplish production goals.
- Communicate with engineering and management teams to understand equipment specifications.
- Assemble machines and components, including motors, pumps, valves, and other mechanical parts.
- Route electrical conduit and wire to components during assembly.
- Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate assembly.
- Perform quality checks of finished equipment or systems as required.
- Complete and maintain project paperwork and checklists.
- Maintain the physical condition and cleanliness of the production area and machinery in accordance with 5S procedures.
- Maintain a safe working environment and lead daily safety briefings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
